Prairies contain incredible beauty and diversity, though neither is widely recognized by the public. Along with the size and connectivity of habitats, the biological diversity in prairies creates the ecological resilience needed to help ensure their continued survival. This photo-heavy presentation will delve into the diversity of prairies, especially within plants and invertebrates, sharing incredible …
Join Xerces in a dynamic, interactive webinar focused on how to find bee-safe plants for your pollinator gardens. You’ll walk out with tools for identifying pollinator-friendly growing practices in nurseries and greenhouses, a plan for how you can encourage your nursery to incorporate pollinator-friendly pest management into their business, and confidence in your capacity to …
Learn ecologically sound land management practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands; practical knowledge, old world methods and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, soil health and more. More info here. Register here.
This webinar will take a look at current and pending changes to environmental regulations, as well as trends in state and federal policy and enforcement initiatives under the new Biden administration. Regulated industries can expect the new administration to consider action on several areas including chemicals regulation, climate change, wetlands, environmental justice, and air and …
Demand for solar energy continues to accelerate. Signed power purchase agreements exceeding 70 GW will result in more than 500,000 acres of new PV solar by the end of 2024, with millions more acres to follow. But bare ground or turfgrass on solar facilities can contribute to the widespread decline in biodiversity, causing new challenges …
This webinar is designed for resource professionals to talk about additional pollinator habitat programs that offer free seed mixtures and technical guidance for projects located on private, public and corporate lands. Register here.
Learn all the ins and outs of site selection, preparation and maintenance of a bare ground restoration to create pollinator habitat. Brittany Dobrzynski from New Jersey Audubon will provide details on how to install (with seeds and/or plugs) and manage your site with native plants for all of the growing season, along with providing some …
This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning about the '4 Pillars of Pollinator Habitat', key considerations of great pollinator habitat and a new program that can provide technical guidance and access to free pollinator seed mixes. Register here.
We are pleased to announce two recent accomplishments of the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative: the release of a Common Agenda for addressing invasive Phragmites in the Great Lakes basin and the finalization of the 2020-2026 Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework’s Strategic Plan. Share relevant Phragmites management, research, and resources with the GLPC community Engage with other managers and …
Well managed rangelands are home for many species of wildlife, including pollinators, and management decisions play an important role in conserving their habitat. Join Xerces staff as they highlight best management practices to manage rangeland using grazing, fire, or haying to support livestock production and pollinator health. More info/Register here.
